MysteryVibe Playcards Review – My Sex Toy Guide

MysteryVibe Playcards are many things at once: part Kama Sutra, part game, part in-depth sex-toy position suggester. They are best optimized if you have a few things on hand: a willing partner and most of MysteryVibe’s sex toy selection. But they work with comparable toys, too. Does it work as a standalone game? Let’s find out in this card deck review.

Key Takeaways

Most sex games overlook a crucial element: the sex toy. MysteryVibe Playcards correct that oversight by centering sex toys and offering targeted inspiration for your next sex position. People who use sex toys during partnered sex, have pelvic pain, or already own most of the Mystery Vibe’s collection will be delighted by the inspiration this card deck has in store for them. The detailed descriptions are illuminating and helpful for even the most seasoned sexperts.

Who Should Try It? MysteryVibe sex toy devotees may have their minds blown by this set of cards. It’s also an ideal selection for those wondering which sex toy to buy based on the positions they enjoy the most, as this could influence your choice. It’s perfect for people who already have an extensive sex toy collection that includes vibrating cock rings, anal vibes, G-spot vibes, and clitoral vibes. Many of the MysteryVibe products are flexible if not posable, so that may affect which ones suffice as sex toy replacements. Lastly, it’s the perfect purchase for someone with leftover FSA/HSA funds at the end of the year who wants to buy something unique that supports their sexual health.

Who Can Skip It? If you aren’t the proud owner of some MysteryVibe sex toys, this deck may not be relevant to you. And it won’t work for someone who doesn’t use sex toys or wants to in the future.

You Can Buy It on the official MysteryVibe website for $29.

What Are the MysteryVibe Playcards?

The MysteryVibe Playcards are a set of inclusive, well-illustrated sex position suggestions. It’s like the Kama Sutra, if Vatsyayana had access to cock rings, vibrators, and anal stimulators. The deck has a section for each pleasure device and a separate section for pelvic pain solo play positions. It’s fun to use alone or with a partner.

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The sex toys you need to use the full deck are:

• Crescendo 2 (a posable G-spot and clit vibe)
• Tenuto 2 (a vibrating cock ring)
• Molto (an anal vibe)
• Poco (a flexible, finger-like vibe)
• Legato (labia and vulva vibe)

First Impressions and Features

Unboxing

The packaging is modern and discreet, two descriptors I prize. On the front, it just says MysteryVibe Playcards. The back features mini pictures of the included cards, making it a little less discreet. But you can keep this tucked safely in your nightstand without arousing too much suspicion.

Features

The MysteryVibe Playcards have creative features, including:

• FSA/HSA eligible
• Two-year warranty
• Discreet shipping
• 69 positions

Specifications

MysteryVibe Playcards specifications at a glance:

• Color: Multi-colored illustrations
• Mechanism: Card game with Kama Sutra-esque positions for use with sex toys
• Weight: 11.5 oz

How Do I Use the MysteryVibe Playcards?

You can use the MysteryVibe Playcards any way you like. You could do as the directions suggest and gamify your sex life by allowing the deck to control which sex position you engage in tonight. Choosing a card at random is the first option. Or you can lay the cards in a circle and play spin the bottle, performing the position of whichever card the bottle points at after a good spin. Or, have your partner go through the deck and pick some favorites. The deck is divided into sections, one for the Crescendo 2, Tenuto 2, Molto, Poco, and Legato. At the end, it includes more positions for pelvic pain.

Each position has a sex toy pairing, where you could use one of the MysteryVibe products as a substitute for a partner. But it includes positions for use with a partner, no matter what kind of pleasuring you’re doing. It’s comprehensive, versatile, and unique.

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My Personal Experience

To be completely honest, I wasn’t sure what awaited me when the MysteryVibe Playcards arrived. From the name, I assumed it would be a game. The website referred to it as a new-age Kama Sutra book. After I unboxed them, I found it to be a combination of both. It’s not quite a book, though; it’s a deck of sex positions. I was eager to try them because I’m such a giant fan of their Crescendo 2, which is the only product to reduce my pelvic pain that came on the scene after I was rudely dropped into medical menopause thanks to a chance encounter with cancer. This company uses science to develop its products, and I was hopeful that this deck had informative, novel recommendations.

I tried the positions both alone and with my partner. The illustrations are helpful for someone like me, who enjoys a blueprint to copy. Even though I am a sex toy tester, I love to have someone show me how I could be doing things differently—if only to spice things up. We tried the spin-the-bottle game that the instructions suggested, but it felt strange. We much preferred reviewing the positions together and picking out some fresh positions.

The gamification is loose, and these positions could just as easily, perhaps more easily, be contained in a book. The games would still work, except for spin the bottle. You could flip to a random page or have your partner pick out their faves.

The illustrations on each page were helpful, and the instructions were detailed. You won’t be left wondering how to accomplish any of the positions.

I was a little disappointed that they used some of the same sex positions twice, simply mirroring the position in use with a different device. Further, some of the positions could have been included with the toys when you buy them. Needing to buy them separately feels like a bit of a grift. However, this deck makes up for that with thorough ideas for adding something new beyond a mere couple of suggestions.

The other problem I had is that, while these cards are helpful, they aren’t strictly necessary. I have an open-minded partner with a good sense of humor, so when we receive a new sex toy, we try it together in all sorts of positions. If it doesn’t work, we might have a laugh before moving on. However, I realize this is a luxury that not everyone has. If you have performance anxiety or are worried about ruining the mood with your partner, having illustrated sex toy cards could take the pressure off and allow you to enjoy your vibrators together, minus the apprehension.

Lastly, I loved the ideas for oral sex positions with sex toys. That’s always seemed complex to me. Sometimes, having my partner perform oral sex and using a sex toy at the same time seems unfeasible, unless it’s something like nipple clamps. Some of the MysteryVibe devices are posable, making them the perfect choice to pair with oral sex. There were original, thoughtful positions included, and I found myself surprised by the distinctive sex positions they included. In the end, my partner and I found some new positions that we’ll be incorporating into our routine, and that doesn’t happen very often.

Design

The game design only gets a so-so rating. It’s just barely a game. I would have preferred it to be more gamified, but if you’re not in it to win it, this may not bother you in the slightest. There is no competition, but you are likely to find a new way to orgasm with your partner and favorite vibe.

The illustrations are quite pretty, and I love the design. I also appreciated all the wordplay the creators used in the cards. Expect positions like “Han-Solo” and “Fellatioship of the Rings.”

Material

The game feels well-made, with sturdy cards and a decent box for storage. The cards are durable, so much so that they stick together a bit. After use, they separated nicely. They aren’t super easy to shuffle due to their larger size, but it can be done. However, the positions are numbered, so you may find shuffling irrelevant.

Build Quality and Dimensions

The build quality is good, as the cards are well-constructed. The dimensions are larger than playing cards, but it’s a thoughtful size, so that you can get a closer look at the sex positions. They are also easy to read.

Ease of Use

The ease of use depends on what you have at home. If you have sex toys lying around, then it’s as simple as could be. However, the positions range from basic to expert. You can start with the solo options if you don’t want to dive into the most complex right away.

Versatility

The Playcards game has medium versatility. It will work well for fans of MysteryVibe’s offerings who have many of their products at home. It won’t work well for people who don’t own sex toys. I was thrilled that they included both heterosexual and gay couples. For instance, Reverberated Reach with the Tenuto shows two male-presenting people. The Shuddering Straddle shows two women-presenting people using the Crescendo 2, and many more follow suit. Representation matters.

Many of the cards show how penises can use a toy meant for a vagina, making this somewhat trans-friendly and possibly gender-affirming, too. It shows how to bend the vaginal toys into anal-safe shapes, which makes certain products easy to use for people of all genders. The cards also show how to use toys for double penetration and other multi-sensory experiences. There are many bondage-inclusive positions, too.

Warranty and Support

If you return this product unused within 30 days, you’ll receive a refund. Beyond that, the Playcards are covered by MysteryVibe’s 24-month warranty.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing

Overall, I loved the diverse imagery and sex-toy inclusive position suggestions. The suggested ways to gamify it weren’t super fun, but it works well as a toy-focused Kama Sutra replacement. Other than that, I was a little disappointed by the idea. It seems like these sex position suggestions could be included in the instructions of the devices as you buy them, rather than tacking on another purchase to an already-expensive sex aid. However, since they are a separate purchase, they may work well for someone who isn’t sure which product to buy first, as they can guide an expensive decision by showing all the ways you can use that device.

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Review Summary

Pros

• Positions for couples of any gender, as well as solo play
• Deck elucidates how to comfortably use sex toys during partnered sex
• Has images for sex toy use with pelvic pain
• Affordable at $30
• Can show you how to pair oral sex with a MysteryVibe device
• 69 thoughtful, doable sex positions for most bodies
• Kink-inclusive
• The visual, detailed cards may be helpful for people with different learning abilities

Cons

• Won’t work if you don’t already own the MysteryVibe sex toys or equivalent products
• Doesn’t work well as a game

Alternatives to the MysteryVibe Playcards

Lovehoney Oh! Kinky Confessions Card Game

Lovehoney Oh! Kinky Confessions Card Game is a deck of sexy would-you-rather questions. The Kinky Confessions game is a better choice for someone in a new relationship who has a difficult time having a deep conversation about sex. It’s the perfect getting-to-know-you game, and it feels more gamified than the MysteryVibe Playcards. Kinky Confessions costs $9.

Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Bondage Game

The Hot Knots Bondage Game is another adult card game, but it comes with a restraint and a blindfold. The cards have kinky sex suggestions that you and your partner can try. Some of the suggestions are mild and have nothing at all to do with BDSM, but this game is a fun way to guarantee you and your partner try something new. It has no focus on sex toys, however. You can grab the Hot Knots Bondage Game for $20.

Do you want more options? We have tested many more sex board games in this article.

I am Sold! Where Can I Buy It?

Grab your book of ultimate sex positions here.

Thanks for reading my MysteryVibe Playcards review!

Angela

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Angela Kempf is a Denver-based writer whose sexual health writings have been published in a number of notable online publications. She enjoys B movies, yoga, traveling, and puns. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s usually on the hunt for the best tacos in town.
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